Violent offenders and online taxes could dominate meeting of Alabama Mayors

Mayors of Alabama's largest cities are gathering in Montgomery. The leaders of Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Auburn, Dothan, Decatur and Madison are expected to attend. The Mayors of the State’s ten biggest communities are holding two days of meetings in the capital to discuss legislative priorities and other issues. They’re expected to discuss issues including a proposal that would provide greater oversight of people accused of violent crimes. They also could talk about topics including the distribution of sales taxes from online purchases. A statement from the city of Montgomery says Mayor Steven Reed will play host for the gathering, which begins Sunday and continues Monday. Combined, the cities' total population makes up more than 20% of Alabama's population of about 5 million people.